Or. Admin. Code § 416-435-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 416-435-0010 - Purpose

(1) OYA staff must strive to treat all youth in custody (YICs) respectfully and without harassment and discrimination with consideration of each YIC's individual circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or intersex status. OYA seeks to provide an inclusive, safe, and positive human development environment for all YICs in its custody.

(2) The purpose of these rules is to establish OYA standards for the identification, assessment, review, and case-by-case management of transgender, gender diverse, gender fluid, and intersex YICs.

OYA 8-2017, adopt filed 12/22/2017, effective12/22/2017; OYA 2-2022, amend filed 01/03/2022, effective 1/3/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420A.010, ORS 420A.014 & ORS 420A.015